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Madame X · 01-03-2010, 04:05 PM

The Brady Bunch is one of my favorite shows that I have been watching for forty years. Wow! Even at that, there are episodes I don't care for too much.

"And Now a Word From Our Sponsor," Brady's do a soap commercial-Skip Farnum is a ridiculously stereotypical character.

"The Tiki Caves," I like the Hawaii series, but I think this one's boring.

"The Show Must Go On," It really bugs me how Marcia and Carol's singing lags behind the music.

"You're Never Too Old," Boring. The Great-Grandpa character puts me to sleep.

"Kelly's Kids," meant to set up a spin-off, but had no spark. Terrible kid actors.

"Top Secret," the addition of Cousin Oliver ruined things, and this story showcases that.

"Welcome Aboard," another Cousin Oliver episode. I hate the "movie" filming in period costumes and the pie throwing.

I guess that's not too bad, only 7 out of 116 episodes that I'll skip! I am sorry if I offended anybody; this is just my opinion.

catlover79 · 01-03-2010, 04:15 PM

I gotta agree with Susan Olsen - "The Snooperstar" (aka the Shirley Temple episode) is putrid.

Madame X · 01-03-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I gotta agree with Susan Olsen - "The Snooperstar" (aka the Shirley Temple episode) is putrid.

I felt embarrassed for poor Susan having to be Shirley Temple at age 12. I did like the part, though, when her sisters were setting her up, just like Greg and Marcia did when Peter was spying with the tape recorder.

I wonder how Natalie Schafer felt about playing Penelope Fletcher and singing and dancing with an overgrown Shirley Temple?

catlover79 · 01-03-2010, 04:47 PM

I heard a recent interview with Susan online and she stated that they were originally going to make a Shirley Temple episode for her during the first season. She was baffled that they waited until she was 12 to do it.

Madame X · 01-03-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I heard a recent interview with Susan online and she stated that they were originally going to make a Shirley Temple episode for her during the first season. She was baffled that they waited until she was 12 to do it.

They should have canned it. Susan deserved a better storyline by then; one that didn't involve lisping, curls or being the youngest.

catlover79 · 01-03-2010, 06:36 PM

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They should have canned it. Susan deserved a better storyline by then; one that didn't involve lisping, curls or being the youngest.

I think Susan would totally agree with you there, Stacy!!

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-06-2010, 12:30 AM

Kelly Kids

Smartboy · 01-06-2010, 03:16 AM

What exactly about "Kelly's Kids" did you dislike?

Novus · 01-10-2010, 12:22 AM

Hmm. Even in the silliest episodes, there's usually something I like that makes it bearable. But there were a few that just didn't work for me.

The Drummer Boy is one. It's mostly one running gag, and not even a good one--Bobby trying to play the drums, driving the family (and the viewers) crazy. Deacon Jones' cameo was the only interesting part.

I thought The Personality Kid was pretty lame. It's remembered for Peter's impression of Humphrey Bogart, but I wasn't fond of the premise or the plot. Jan's Aunt Jenny didn't thrill me, for reasons I described earlier.

You Can't Win Them All wasn't good; the "Brady kid's ego goes out of control" formula was already played out, and the writers were probably the only ones who didn't realize it. Throw in Adios Johnny Bravo, Try Try Again, Miss Popularity, Out of This World, Welcome Aboard and The Hair-Brained Scheme, and there we are. ^^

Steve Carras · 02-15-2010, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I think Susan would totally agree with you there, Stacy!!

Good point, Stacy, Susan hated the tattletale one as she got confused with the character and wanted to be Jodie Foster or something.

McGillicuddy · 02-16-2010, 08:14 PM

I don't know who I feel sorry for more........Susan Olsen having to dress up like Shirley Temple at 12, or Chris Knight having to dress up like a sunflower girl in The Liberation of Marcia Brady!

catlover79 · 02-16-2010, 08:15 PM

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Probaly good pont, but how did you get the Stacy name for Madame X,? Just wondering. Is Madame Stacy? Good point, Stacy, Susan hated the tattletale one as she got confused with the character and wanted to be Jodie Foster or something.

Yes, Madame X's real first name is Stacy.

Marvo301 · 02-16-2010, 08:47 PM

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I don't know who I feel sorry for more........Susan Olsen having to dress up like Shirley Temple at 12, or Chris Knight having to dress up like a sunflower girl in The Liberation of Marcia Brady!

I am a little Sunflower.... poor Chris Knight. I bet this is his least favorite episide!

catlover79 · 02-16-2010, 09:06 PM

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I am a little Sunflower.... poor Chris Knight. I bet this is his least favorite episide!

I wonder what he hated more - that episode or the Variety Hour!!

Marvo301 · 02-16-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I wonder what he hated more - that episode or the Variety Hour!!

Good question! But since the Variety Show lasted 7 episodes and the Sunshine Girl thing was just one ep. he probably hates the Variety Show a little more.

01-03-2010, 04:05 PM	#1
Madame X Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,831	Least Favorite Episodes The Brady Bunch is one of my favorite shows that I have been watching for forty years. Wow! Even at that, there are episodes I don't care for too much. "And Now a Word From Our Sponsor," Brady's do a soap commercial-Skip Farnum is a ridiculously stereotypical character. "The Tiki Caves," I like the Hawaii series, but I think this one's boring. "The Show Must Go On," It really bugs me how Marcia and Carol's singing lags behind the music. "You're Never Too Old," Boring. The Great-Grandpa character puts me to sleep. "Kelly's Kids," meant to set up a spin-off, but had no spark. Terrible kid actors. "Top Secret," the addition of Cousin Oliver ruined things, and this story showcases that. "Welcome Aboard," another Cousin Oliver episode. I hate the "movie" filming in period costumes and the pie throwing. I guess that's not too bad, only 7 out of 116 episodes that I'll skip! I am sorry if I offended anybody; this is just my opinion.

01-03-2010, 04:15 PM	#2
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01-03-2010, 04:47 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I heard a recent interview with Susan online and she stated that they were originally going to make a Shirley Temple episode for her during the first season. She was baffled that they waited until she was 12 to do it.

01-06-2010, 12:30 AM	#7
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Kelly Kids

01-06-2010, 03:16 AM	#8
Smartboy Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 06, 2007 Location: South Orange, NJ Posts: 4,231	What exactly about "Kelly's Kids" did you dislike?

01-10-2010, 12:22 AM	#9
Novus Watches TV sometimes Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 23, 2006 Location: Still waiting for Jan to call me...^^ Posts: 26	Hmm. Even in the silliest episodes, there's usually something I like that makes it bearable. But there were a few that just didn't work for me. The Drummer Boy is one. It's mostly one running gag, and not even a good one--Bobby trying to play the drums, driving the family (and the viewers) crazy. Deacon Jones' cameo was the only interesting part. I thought The Personality Kid was pretty lame. It's remembered for Peter's impression of Humphrey Bogart, but I wasn't fond of the premise or the plot. Jan's Aunt Jenny didn't thrill me, for reasons I described earlier. You Can't Win Them All wasn't good; the "Brady kid's ego goes out of control" formula was already played out, and the writers were probably the only ones who didn't realize it. Throw in Adios Johnny Bravo, Try Try Again, Miss Popularity, Out of This World, Welcome Aboard and The Hair-Brained Scheme, and there we are. ^^

02-16-2010, 08:14 PM	#11
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	I don't know who I feel sorry for more........Susan Olsen having to dress up like Shirley Temple at 12, or Chris Knight having to dress up like a sunflower girl in The Liberation of Marcia Brady!